FCCB Cricut Crawl-Get Organzed

Good morning everyone!

Happy New Years Eve :0)  Today over at Fantabulous Cricut we are having a "Get Organized" blog hop!! It's the perfect time to try and organize our hectic lives as we begin a brand new year!! I don't know about you all but I am constantly making to do lists. I try so hard to keep organized but sometimes I have a few lists going at once.  I always write my to do lists on post it notes and scraps of paper.  The problem...they end up everywhere and I can never find them when I need them!!   So, I decided to alter a little composition notebook for me to write my lists and general notes that I may need. This way they're all together in in one place, and easy to find when I need them!

I am so happy the way this little notebook turned out and it really wasn't all that time consuming either...which I love!!  Here are all the details of my altered project :0)

Cartridges Used
Smiley Cards
Simply Charmed

Other items used
Mini Compostion Notebook (purchased at Michael's for .50 cents!!)
Patterned Paper (The Paper Studio-All Seasons II)
Solid Cardstock - My Scraps
Double Sided Adhesive Tape (Recollections-Permanent 1/2 inch)
Peachy Keen Stamps - The Cornies Assortment
Ribbon - (Celebrate it-Brown Satin)
White Gel Pen
Copic Marker - B05
Chalks

Okay, so now it's your turn!! Join us this week over at Fantabulous Cricut for our Cricut Crawl and show us your project for keeping organized this year!!  We can't wait to see all the crafty goodness!!

Here's how the Crawl will work:

1. The crawl will begin at FCCB. Participants will visit each Design Team member's blog to view their FANTABULOUS projects. Participants may follow the provided links at each blog. If you get lost along the way, you can always return to FCCB to follow the links to our Design Team members’ blogs.
 

2. There will be prizes along the way at some of the Design Team blogs, so be sure to check out the goodies up for grabs! *You must meet the Design Team members' stated criteria to be eligible for the individual prizes. Please see each DT member's blog for details and directions.*

 

3. There will also be one GRAND PRIZE at FCCB!! That prize will be awarded to a participant that meets the challenge criteria and posts a link to their project below, drawn randomly by Random.org. Just like every other Challenge Me Monday.

Here's the Line Up:
Missy - http://www.quickchickdesigns.blogspot.com
Tammy - http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com
Connie - http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com
Jamie - http://scrapqueen141.blogspot.com
Brianna - http://www.Bloeffelbein.blogspot.com
Arin - http://apieceoflifespie.com
Cicily - http://pinkdalmationscrapper.blogspot.com
Cyndy - http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com
Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com (You are here)
Nikki - http://craftycalamities.blogspot.com (Next stop)
Susie - http://susiecrafthappy.blogspot.com
Janea - http://www.recollectionalley.blogspot.com

 

Thanks again for joining us today and have a safe and Happy New Year everyone!!

 

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

 

 

Jaded Blossom Guest Designer

Hi Everyone! This is Diana from Daisylove Creations and I am so honored to be a guest designer for Jaded Blossom! This is one of my most favorite stamp companies and they have been celebrating their 1st birthday the whole month of December!  Happy Birthday Jaded Blossom!! There have been so many fabulous projects every single day, you are sure to find many great ideas and lots of inspiration.  I know I have :0)

 

So for my project I decided to do a little New Year's Eve Party Favor Box to help you celebrate the new year! 

 

This little party box includes 3 Champagne Party Poppers, which I covered with patterned paper. It also includes a little bag of confetti, along with a party blow horn.  All the essentials needed to ring in the New Year!! 

 

Here are all the supplies I used:

 

Jaded Blossom Favor Boxes

Jaded Blossom "Simple Sayings 2" Stamp Set

Jaded Blossom Flag Dies 2

Patterned Paper - American Crafts "Merrymint"

Foil Paper - Recollections

Create a Critter Cartridge

Adhesive Clear Gems

 

Well, I hope you all have enjoyed my post today as a Guest Designer for Jaded Blossom.

 

Thanks again Michelle and Candace for allowing me to join in on the celebration of your 1st Birthday Celebration!!

 

Happy (almost) New Year everyone!!

 

Diana

Heavenly Christmas Blog Hop

Hi Crafty Friends,

Welcome to the Heavenly Christmas Blog Hop!! It's hard to beleive that Christmas is only just 3 days away! If you're like me and have left a few projects for the last minute.  Well, then don't worry because you're in luck!  We have a  fabulous group of ladies on this hop, you are sure to find plenty of inspiration for those last minute projects :0)  If you just arrived from Melanie's Blog then you are definitely on the right on track.  If you just stopped by for a visit and want to join in on all the fun, start over at Lisa's Blog.  We would love to have you play along with us ;0)


For my project today, I decided to make some gift tags.  I just love Gingerbread Men! Since that is my Christmas theme this year, I thought it would just be perfect! 

 

Here are the details for these cute little tags.....

Cartridges Used
Elegant Edges
Just Because Cards

Other items used
Solid Cardstock - Bazzill Basics
Patterned Paper - Recollections (purchased last year)
Peachy Keen Stamps - Happy Lashes Assortment
Jaded Blossom - Flag Die 2
Sentiment - Jaded Blossom "Winter Penguin"
Memento Inks - Tuxedo Black and Cocoa Brown
Martha Stewart Baker's Twine
Liquid Pearls - Ruby Red
White Gen Pen
Chalks

Well, I hope you have enjoyed my project for today's hop.  Up next is Miranda's Blog.  But wait!! Before you hop on over I have a little Christmas Blog Candy!!
One lucky winner will win the following goodies.....

 

Here's what you'll get ;0) 

1. Fiskars - Tis the Season Stamp Set (28 Clear Stamps)

2. Sizzix - Snowman #2 Die Cut

3. Stickles - Star Dust

4. American Crafts Premium Ribbon

All you need to do to win is:

1.Become a follower of my blog, if you aren't already.

2.Leave me a comment

3.Make sure to leave a way to contact you.

 

The winner for my blog candy will be chosen on Wednesday-December 26th by random.org

Thanks for joining us today and may you have a very Merry Christmas!! 

Here is the complete lineup, just in case you get lost along the way :0)

 

Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com
Haidee - http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Mandie - http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/
Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/
Christine - http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/
Vanessa - http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca
Melissa - http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com
Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/
Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

 

 

FCCB Challenge #142- Shaped Card

Good morning crafty friends!

It's Monday and you know what that means :0)  Time for another fabulous challenge over at FCCB.  This weeks challenge is to make a shaped card.  I just LOVE making shaped cards, there are just so many possibilities!!  So with Christmas right around the corner, I decided to make this card as a gift card holder as well. I will post photos of the inside once I finish that up tonight.  I am a bit behind on my holiday crafting, it has been very crazy for me lately!!   Anyway, here are all the details...

Cartridges Used
Create a Critter 2

 

Other items used

Solid Cardstock - Recollections

Patterned Paper - My Mind's Eye "Merry"

Stickles - Stardust

Stamp - Ditto (Purchased at Michael's)

 

Well, I hope you all have enjoyed my card today.  So stop on over and join us this week over at FCCB.  Don't forget your project must have a Cricut cut included :0)

 

Crafty Hugs, 

Diana 

Cookies Make Everything Better Blog Hop!!

 

 

Hello crafty friends!

Welcome to our yummy cookie hop today! Cookies make everything better...don't they?  This time of the year we're making our favorites!! If you just happened to stop by my blog today and would like to play along, please start over at Lisa's Blog.  You wouldn't want to miss out on any of the yummy goodness that's in store!!  If you just arrived from  Dena's Blog, then you are definitely on the right track. 

 

For my project I decided to make an invitiation for a Cookie Exhange Party!  These parties are so much fun!!  You always leave with such a great assortment of cookie recipes perfect for the holidays.  And let's not forget lots of yummy cookies too for sampling!!  Here are all the details of my project, plus scroll past my project for the yummy cookie recipe :0)

 

 

Cartridges used

Jolly Holidays

 

Other items used

Solid cardstock - Recollections

Patterned Paper - Recollections "Sugar Plums"

Peachy Keen Stamps - Happy Lashes

Spellbinders - Ribbon Banners

TH Distress Ink - "Tea Dye"

Memento Ink - Black Tuxedo

Martha Stewart - Red and Brown Baker's Twine

Red Adhesive Gems - my stash

Stickles - Stardust

Chalks

Red colored pencil

 

Hope you all liked my project and now onto a yummy cookie recipe that was given to me by a co-worker of mine a few years back.  I just love CHOCOLATE!! And if it has pecans, even better!! 

 

Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies

 

Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Place butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave until melted, about 1 minute.

Add both sugars to melted butter and stir until combined. Add salt, vanilla, and eggs, stirring until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda, and baking powder until just combined and a soft dough forms. Fold in chocolate and pecans.

Scoop dough in desired cookie size onto lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the cookies. Leave room between cookies for some spreading.

Preheat oven to 350°. Bake cookies until golden around the edges but a little soft in the center. Baking time will vary depending on the size of the cookies. Smaller cookies (2-inch diameter) bake for 13-15 minutes. Larger cookies may require up to 18 minutes.

Cool on baking sheets on wire racks for a few minutes. Then, transfer from baking sheets to wire racks to cool completely.

Makes about 48 2-inch cookies.

 

These cookies are supper yummy, you should definitely give them a try!! 

 

Thanks for stopping by today,  up next is Janet's Blog. 

 

Just in case you get lost along the way, here is the complete blog hop lineup.

 

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/

Amy E. - http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com/

Haidee~ http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

Dena ~ http://missdjones.blogspot.com/

Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com/

Janet R. - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

Maria Matter ~ http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com

Christine - http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/

Sheila - http://2pawprints.blogspot.com/

Vanessa- http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/

Michelle- www.scrappinwithmybug.com

Mary ~ http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/

Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

FCCB Challenge #140 - Snowmen or Snowflakes

Good morning crafty friends,

Welcome to another weekly challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog!  This week’s fun challenge is to create a project with either Snowmen or Snowflakes.  With the holidays quickly approaching, what a great way to incorporate them into one of your projects and have fun with us over at FCCB too!!

So for my project this week I made a card for my fiancé.  I think it turned out super cute, just love his cute little face!! Here are all the details of my card.

Card size is 5 ½ x 5 ½

Cartridges used

Winter Frolic - Snowman

Christmas Cheer - Banner

Other items used

Solid Cardstock - Recollections

Patterned Paper - Echo Park "Winter Park"

Hero Arts - Stunning Snowflakes Stamp

Colobox - Frost White

Embossing Powder - Recollections "Snow"

Peachy Keen Stamps - Happy Lashes Assortment

Scrappy Mom's Stamps -  "Winter Wishes"

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Stickles - Stardust

TH Distress Ink - "Tumbled Glass"

Well I hope you have enjoyed my card for this week's challenge.  We would love to see what you create, so please stop on over FCCB this week and join in on the fun!!

Crafty Hugs,
Diana

12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop 11/24 -12/5 - Day 9

Hi everyone and welcome to the 12 days of Christmas Blog Hop!! Today is day # 9 and we have some very talented crafters for you today.  If you just arrived from Heather's Blog you are in the right place.  If you just happend to stop by for a visit, play along with us and start over at Lisa's Blog.  We have alot of fun holiday projects in store for you.

For my project today, I decided to make a card.  You can never have too many holiday cards on hand.  I recently discovered how much fun paper piecing can be, so I decided to make another one.  Here are all the details....

 

Card size is 5 1/2 x 5 1/2

 

Items used

Solid Cardstock - Recollections

Patterned Paper - My stash

Peachy Keen Stamps - "Skatin By"

Copic Markers - B02, YR 04, and R20

Martha Stewart - Nordic Snowflake Punch

Martha Stewart - Adhesive Gems

Memento Ink - "Black Tuxedo

Stickles -  "Stardust"

Silver Gel Pen

 

Well, I hope you have enjoyed my super simple card.  If you haven't tried paper piecing, definitely try it out...it really is a lot of fun!! 

 

Up next is the super talented Ashley, I can't wait to see what fun project she has created. Don't forget that Lisa has some amazing sponsers for this 12 day hop!!  Check out today's giveaway over at her blog.

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

 

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

 

 

 

 

Christmas Home Decor Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to the Christmas Home Decor Hop! I am so happy you have stopped by today!  You should have just come from Lisa's Blog.  If you just happened to stop by for a vist and would like to join in on the fun, please start over Shannon's Blog.  We have alot of creative talent on this hop and you wouldn't want to miss any of the fun! 

So for my project I decided to make some wall decorations for the holidays.  The ideas for this are endless and it's a great way to really personalize your home, especially if you are decorating with a particular theme.  I made these for my cousin who wanted to go with a Winter Wonderland theme this year.  Her colors are White, Creme, Silver & Gold.  Here are the complete details for my project.

 

Cartridges used
Winter Woodland

Other items used
Artist's Loft 8 x10 Canvas Value Pack (2) - Purchased at Michael's
Martha Stewart Gliiter Paint - Antique Silver
Solid cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Recollections "Tan Gingham"
Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive
Copic Marker - E30 "Bisque" (used around the edges of my die cuts)
Adhesive Gems - My stash
Stickles - Diamond & Icicle

Well, I hope you all liked my project :0)  Up next is Pat's Blog 

Thanks so much for joining us today!

Here is the complete lineup so you dont miss any stops.

Shannon - http://shannonleffew.blogspot.com/
Tonya - http://ittybittyladybugs.blogspot.com
Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blospot.com/
Lisa - http://lisascreativeniche.blogspot.com
Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
Pat - http://patacakespages.blogspot.com
Shelly Lynn - http://kccroppers.blogspot.com

FCCB #138 - Be ye Thankful

Good morning friends,
Happy Monday!! I am super excited because today is my first post as a design team member over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. I have been a huge fan of this Challenge Blog ever since I started crafting & blogging. To be a part of their DT is truly an honor for me.  So let's jump right in and get things started.  This week's challenge is to make a Thank You card.  Here are all the details of my card.

Card size is 5 x 7

Cartridges used
Elegant Edges:  Scalloped Circle w/Shadow
Plantin Schoolbook:  Flower

Other items used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - my scraps
Martha Stewart Double Sided Adhesive Tape 1/2"
Martha Stewart Glitter - Golden Beryl
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Textile
Jaded Blossom - Flag Die 2
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Tea Dye
Recollections Adhesive Embellishment
TPC Studios - Everyday Greetings
Memento Ink - Rich Cocoa

Hope you enjoyed my card today and make sure join us this week over at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog!  We would love to see your craft creations :0)

Thanks for stopping by!
Diana

Winners!!

Hi crafty peeps :0)

Sorry that I am a little late on announcing the winners of the last 2 blog hops that I participated in.  I meant to post it last night and got caught up with trying to organize my craft space.  It's sooooo out of control...lol!! Anyway lets not keep anyone in suspense and announce those winners....

The winner of The Glamorous Side of Scrapping 2nd Blogaversary two day hop is....

#3 Janet's Planet

Janet said...I'm a follower, but I love that cupcake!! He so cute and looks good enough to eat! TFS
Janet Royer
rroyeratmadotrrdotcom



Up next is the winner of the Thankful Blog and the lucky person is....

#9 Nancy Kirkup

Nancy said....I love your card!! Your shape looks awesome and the embossing adds so much!
Nancy
alwaysastorycreationsbynancy.blogspot.com


Congratulations ladies!!  I will be contacting you both shortly so I can get your goodies out to you soon!!

Thank you to all the participants for a wonderful hop and welcome to all my new followers!! 

Crafty Hugs,
Diana

Cozy Little Christmas

Hello Crafty Friends,

Hope you are all having a wonderful week so far!  I wanted to share with all of you a card I finished up last night.  I was not able to post till today because of the lighting.  I wanted to get a good picture with natural light and I was able to capture it this morning before I headed off to work :0) 

So for my card today I tried out a new technique, paper piecing.  I have to say I just LOVE IT!!  I had never tried this before but I have seen so many awesome cards using this technique. I knew I had to try it out and I am so glad I did!!  Also, I tried out my new Copic Markers which I picked up at the Scrapbook Expo back in September.  While I could use some more practice, I think it came out pretty good for my first try ;0)  Here are all the details of my card.

Cartridge Used
Elegant Edges - Scalloped Circle w/shadow

Other Items Used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - My Mind's Eye "Merry"
Memento Ink - Black Tuxedo
Peachy Keen Stamp - "407 Ginger Baby Oven Mitt"
Scrappy Mom's Stamps - "A Holiday to Remember"
Copic Markers - RV13, R20, B00, E31, & E35
Gem Adhesives - Recollections
White Gel Pen

I will be entering this card over at the Peachy Keen Challenge Blog.  Their challenge this week is "Anything Goes"

Well, I hope you all have enjoyed my card today.

Crafty Hugs,
Diana

Thankful Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to the ‘Thankful’ Bloghop! This is the time of year we really reflect on what we have to be thankful for.  Some of the things I am most thankful for are: my family and friends, my job and the opportunity to share my passion for papercrafting with all of you :0) In this hop we will be showcasing projects that all have the word "thank" on them. Now if you just arrived from Lluvia's Blog then you are hoping in the right direction.  If you just happened to stop on by and would like to join us then please start over at Melanie's Blog.  So for my project, I decided to make a shaped card and I wanted it to be on the elegant side.  Here is what I came up with....

Cartridges used
Elegant Edges
Thanksgiving

Other items used
Solid cardstock - Recollections
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Textile
Joy's Life Stamps - It's all Fall Puns
Craft Smart Pigment Ink- Chocolate Brown
Gold Gel Pen
Gem Adhesives - Amber


I have blog candy to show my THANKFULNESS for everyone who visited my blog. To be eligible, you must become a follower of my page and leave a comment with a way for me to contact you. The lucky recipient will be chosen by Random.org and I will post the name Wednesday, Nov. 14.  One lucky winner will receive the following goodies

 

 

I hope you all have enjoyed my card today, up next is Jearise's Blog.

 

 

Here is the line-up in case you get lost.
Day 1, Saturday, Nov. 101. Melanie Rozwood http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/
2. Miranda Enclade http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

3. Elecia Reyes Betts http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/
4. Robin Scott http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
5. Diana Saldivar http://thescrappytree.blogspot.com/
6. Melissa Sanders Chesser http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/
7. Haidee Shableau http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
8. Suzanne Roseberry http://www.zannieberry.blogspot.com/
9. Tara Barnes Bruening http://craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/
10. Kristy http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/
11. Nancy Carter Kirkup http://alwaysastorycreationsbynancy.blogspot.com/

 

Day 2, Sunday, Nov. 11

1. Melanie Rozwood http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/
2. Claire Rambo http://threewaterscreations.blogspot.com/
3. Jenn Jackson http://scraphappensembellishit.blogspot.com/
4. Robin Caroll http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
5. Ashlely Walker http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com/
6. Amanda Youkilis http://a-prata-design.blogspot.com/
7. Misses Crafty http://sweetbirdmemories.blogspot.com/
8. Diana Rivero http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com/
9. Jearise Havenga http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
10. Sarah Walker Woodring www.craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com
11. Charity Semczyszyn http://thebookinroom.blogspot.com/